Tesla auditing Chinese suppliers ahead of Optimus roll-out: sources

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Tesla is auditing Chinese suppliers ahead of the worldwide launch of its Optimus humanoid robot, aiming to ramp up production quickly. Key Chinese suppliers undergoing audits include Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls and Ningbo Joyson Electronic.

Tesla officials and engineers have begun auditing part of the firm’s Chinese supply chain, as Elon Musk’s company aims to quickly ramp up production of its Optimus humanoid robot after it hits the global market later this year, according to sources with knowledge of the matter. Chinese companies set to undergo supplier audits included heat-control component manufacturer Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls, auto parts supplier Ningbo Joyson Electronic, and chassis producer Tuopu Group, two...